Tag: Benson

Benson Henderson Reveals His Signature Moves on ‘UFC Ultimate Insider’

Newly-crowned UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson was recently featured in an exclusive segment on UFC Ultimate Insider demonstrating some of his signature moves. The 28-year-old has an extensive background in taekwondo—also a brown belt in…

Newly-crowned UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson was recently featured in an exclusive segment on UFC Ultimate Insider demonstrating some of his signature moves. The 28-year-old has an extensive background in taekwondo—also a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a two-time NAIA All-Amercian wrestler—and is regarded as one of the most well-rounded fighters in the sport. […]

Frankie Edgar Explains How He Was Offered Rematch With Benson Henderson

Frankie Edgar finally got his rematch with Benson Henderson. For several weeks, the former UFC lightweight champion voiced his frustration over the judges’ decision to award Henderson the 155-pound title at UFC 144, which was met with some contro…

Frankie Edgar finally got his rematch with Benson Henderson. For several weeks, the former UFC lightweight champion voiced his frustration over the judges’ decision to award Henderson the 155-pound title at UFC 144, which was met with some controversy.  Edgar and his manager met with UFC President Dana White earlier this week to discuss the […]

Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson Rematch: Dana White Made the Right Call

“What’s right?” That was Frankie Edgar‘s question after losing his title to Ben Henderson in an epic bout at UFC 144. Edgar fought his heart out, taking Henderson to the limit. You could easily make the case Edgar won the five-r…

“What’s right?” That was Frankie Edgar‘s question after losing his title to Ben Henderson in an epic bout at UFC 144. Edgar fought his heart out, taking Henderson to the limit. You could easily make the case Edgar won the five-round battle—Frankie and others certainly did. A rematch seemed the natural thing to do. After […]

Frankie Edgar or Anthony Pettis: Who Gets the First Shot at Benson Henderson?

UFC 144 was supposed to be the event where the UFC’s lightweight division straightened itself out. No more rematches, no more logjams at the top of the division and no more ifs, ands or buts. Just lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against No. 1 …

UFC 144 was supposed to be the event where the UFC’s lightweight division straightened itself out. No more rematches, no more logjams at the top of the division and no more ifs, ands or buts. Just lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against No. 1 contender Benson Henderson. The winner moves on to bigger and better things. […]

Benson Henderson, New UFC Lightweight King, Is a Shining Lesson in Rejection

Benson Henderson best exemplifies the verse from Psalm 118, “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone.” In plain language, The Ultimate Fighter reject is now the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion. Upon findi…

Benson Henderson best exemplifies the verse from Psalm 118, “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone.” In plain language, The Ultimate Fighter reject is now the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion. Upon finding out that Bendo’s TUF 9 audition tape was thrown in the dustbin of MMA history three years ago, MMA Fighting’s […]

Anthony Pettis: Benson Henderson Doesn’t Want to Fight Me

After recently being crowned UFC lightweight champion, Benson Henderson doesn’t seem to be short on challengers. While former champion Frankie Edgar has been seeking an immediate rematch with Henderson, Anthony Pettis has also been requesting a s…

After recently being crowned UFC lightweight champion, Benson Henderson doesn’t seem to be short on challengers. While former champion Frankie Edgar has been seeking an immediate rematch with Henderson, Anthony Pettis has also been requesting a second bout with the newly-crowned champion. Pettis outlasted Henderson in a five-round title bout at WEC 53, thanks to […]